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HD55 KOB

2005 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

112,194 mi
Last recorded112,194 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD55 KOB
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2024 112,194 miles

Offside Rear tyre tread VERY LOW 1.8mm

excessive play both inner steering tie rod ends,

Fail 4 Dec 2024 111,979 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside door mirror glass missing

Offside Rear tyre tread VERY LOW 1.8mm

Offside outer door mirror cover loose

excessive play both inner steering tie rod ends,

Pass 24 Nov 2023 109,391 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Dec 2022 105,636 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Nov 2022 105,635 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre also cracking and on 2mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 98,200 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 2 Nov 2021 98,200 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Nov 2020 93,198 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both fronts cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear ferules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2020 93,198 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure boot (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring fractured or broken Both rear springs broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both fronts cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear ferules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2019 89,828 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 84,629 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 80,956 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 75,992 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 71,679 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 65,695 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 58,316 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 51,141 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 44,190 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 35,508 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 29,221 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 22,789 miles

How Reliable is the Renault Megane?

Based on 7,306,346 MOT tests across 596,780 vehicles.

67.3%
Pass Rate
6,443
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
596,780
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 358,622
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 210,535
Registration plate lamp not working 191,357
position lamp(s) not working 180,297
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 159,959
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HD55 KOB is a 2005 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 2005 Renault Megane models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 66,457 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Renault Megane fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 358,622 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HD55 KOB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Megane typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 21 years old, this Renault Megane is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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HD55 KOB is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 25 November 2005.

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